Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Jr. on Monday submitted a $3.4 billion budget proposal for fiscal year 2020. The proposed budget for FY 2020 addresses a structural shortfall while making significant investments in education, investing in sustainability and diversity, and providing funds for key priorities. In his address to the County Council, Olszewski emphasized his support for education, saying, “Investments in our […]
A water main break in the Rosedale area has left many local residents without service. The Department of Public Works reports that a sixteen-inch main has ruptured in the 7000-block of Ridge Road (21237). Approximately four hydrants and about 100 residents are currently without service. There has been no ETA on repairs. Motorists should use caution in the area.
Police are investigating four robberies that were reported over the past week. At just before 1 a.m. on Thursday, April 11, an individual entered the Royal Farms store located in the 8800-block of Philadelphia Road in Rosedale (21237) and robbed the store of cigarettes. At around 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, a man said he was assaulted and robbed […]
Police in Baltimore County are investigating an early morning shooting in Middle River. A 21-year-old man was shot once in the upper body as he was walking on Midego Drive near Banca Place (21220) at around 2 a.m. on Sunday morning. Witnesses heard the shooting and found the man lying on the ground, suffering a gunshot wound to the upper […]
Crews are on the scene of a Friday night crash in Perry Hall. The crash was reported along northbound Belair Road at Honeygo Boulevard. The northbound lanes of Route 1 have been shut down at Honeygo Boulevard. Injuries have been reported and multiple units are on the scene. Motorists should use caution in the area.
Looking to Keno for a little relaxation after a long shift, a Baltimore County corrections officer instead experienced an exhilarating end to his day. A $12,502 winning ticket he took home from Putty Hill Liquors in Nottingham will help in his family’s search for a new house. “It had been a tough day and I looked forward to getting home,” said […]
TOWSON, MD – Five dedicated BCPS educators have been named finalists for 2019-20 BCPS Teacher of the Year, including two from northeastern Baltimore County. Christina DeSimone, Catonsville High: DeSimone is in her fourth year as a child development teacher at Catonsville High. She previously taught seven years at Dundalk High. A second-generation BCPS educator, DeSimone leads her school’s community preschool […]
Police are investigating two robberies that were reported this week. At just after 11:15 a.m. on Monday, April 8, an individual entered the Chesapeake Bank branch located in the 2000-block of East Joppa Road in Parkville (21234) and displayed a note demanding money. The suspect then fled after receiving the money. At just after 9:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, […]